By Theresa Weyerane Adiali A group of activists has on Monday demanded that the Government of Ghana urgently declare the Atewa Forest as a National Park, amidst rampant …
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Denkyira Chiefs demand removal of DCE and Police Chief over alleged ‘abuse of power’
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan Adams The Denkyira Traditional Council has called for the immediate removal of the Upper Denkyira West District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Isaac Nsiah, and the reassignment of Central North …
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Beyond the Pits: How values, intelligence, and infrastructure intersect in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Ghana’s battle against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) has evolved far beyond visible environmental damage. Rivers that once provided clean water now run thick …
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Courage, Innovation, and Decisive Action needed to defeat galamsey – Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings asserts
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed Newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has outlined a firm agenda to combat illegal mining (galamsey), environmental degradation, and pollution, …
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Agriculture, not mining, remains Ghana’s leading driver of deforestation – Forestry Commission Chief reveals
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed In a major reassessment of Ghana’s environmental landscape, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has revealed that agricultural expansion, driven heavily by cocoa farming …
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Pra River Turns Gold: residents cry out over devastating galamsey impact
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy Adnan Adams Mohammed The once-clear waters of the Pra River have transformed into a thick, mustard-colored sludge, sparking a wave of outrage and desperate pleas from local …
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Illegal Miners Take Over Black Volta as Communities Warn of National Security Threat
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsWhat was once a lifeline for fishing, farming, and cross border trade is rapidly becoming a frontline of lawlessness. Along stretches of the Black Volta in Ghana’s Upper West Region, …
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GJA Awards 2025: Leaders Praise Peace Efforts, Condemn Galamsey
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards ceremony honored media excellence and recognized leaders’ efforts in promoting peace, security, and the fight against galamsey. Held at the Manhyia Palace …
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GJA Awards 2025: Leaders Unite Against Galamsey, Champion Peace and Environmental Protection
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards brought together prominent leaders, including Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and6 President John Dramani Mahama, to emphasize the urgent need for a united …
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Targeting Kingpins, Financiers, and Politicians in the Fight Against Galamsey
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsBy: Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, Executive Director, HELP Foundation Africa We must Follow the money, not the shovel, it’s the only way to end the crisis of Galamsey at its …